Shop Fox W1680 Floor Model Drill Press 17"
- 1 HP, 17 inch swing floor model
- 1 inch drilling capacity in steel
- 140 to 3,050 RPM speed range
- MT#3 spindle taper
- Precision ground cast iron table
- 27.5 x 15 x 66 inches
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A floor model drill press with a wide speed range and a cast iron table. Several spec fields look wrong, such as fuel powered and the chuck size, so rely on the title and features.
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ASIN: B0000DD101Model: W1680Category: Drills
Overview
Shop Fox builds the W1680 as a floor standing drill press with a seventeen inch swing and a precision ground cast iron table. It uses a Morse taper spindle and a wide spread of belt speeds.
The tall floor frame and wide speed range suit drilling in steel and wood at the same shop. The data fields contradict each other in places, and no warranty is shown.
Who it's for
A woodworker or metal hobbyist with floor space for a tall machine will find the capacity figures useful. Buyers who want reliable chuck, motor and warranty data should confirm those with the seller.
Pros and cons
- Wide speed range
- Cast iron table
- Morse taper spindle
- Floor standing frame
- Spec fields contradict each other
- Warranty not shown
Performance notes
Belt speed range lets the operator slow down for large bits and metal and speed up for small bits in wood. A ground cast iron table gives a flat reference surface, and the swing sets the farthest a hole can sit from the column edge.
Specifications
| Brand | SHOP FOX |
|---|---|
| Model | W1680 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 27.5 in L x 15 in W x 66 in H |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 6.35 millimeters |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 140 to 3,050 RPM |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 1 inch |
| Drilling Capacity Wood | 1 inch |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1720 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 110 voltshigher than 74% of 233 drills |
| Motor | 1 hp |
| Amperage | 1 A |
| Maximum Power | 1 watts |
| Power Source | Fuel Powered |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black metallic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | SHOP FOX W1680 1-Horsepower 17-Inch Floor Model Drill Press |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Drill Type | Drill press, floor model |
| Swing | 17 inches |
| Spindle taper | MT#3 |
| Table | Precision ground cast iron |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I look after the cast iron table on the SHOP FOX W1680?
The listing gives no care steps. It describes the table as precision ground cast iron.
Is the SHOP FOX W1680 fuel powered?
The power source field says fuel powered, but the voltage is 110 volts and the machine is a floor model drill press. Confirm with the seller.
What can it drill?
The listing gives a drilling capacity of 1 inch in both steel and wood.
What taper does the spindle use?
MT#3.